Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Sewer Equipment Company of America will expand its fabrication operations in Vinton, creating 30 new jobs with 22 positions paying $24.15 per hour while shifting final assembly and testing to its Dixon facility.

Shive-Hattery, a Cedar Rapids engineering firm, is using AI tools to boost productivity as all staff access programs like Microsoft CoPilot.

CEO Jennifer Bennett said the firm pairs younger staff with experienced engineers to balance quick data access with expert judgment.

McClure Engineering’s Cedar Rapids survey team is using modern tools (robotic total stations and drones) to collect precise field data for upcoming highway improvements and design updates.

Their work will support local projects, including street resurfacing and a historic bridge replacement.

The Hall-Perrine Cancer Center hosted its second annual Putt for a Purpose fundraiser on Saturday, Feb.

21, turning the facility into an 18-hole indoor mini-golf course (participants paid $5 per player to support breast and gynecological cancer screening services).

Organizers of the Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend announced a redesigned full marathon course to offer runners a faster, smoother race with a route avoiding railroad tracks, featuring longer river trails and fewer turns, and an energetic downtown finish; registration is now open (spots are filling quickly).

Murder Mystery Club

6-7:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Dive into a thrilling mystery and collaborate with fellow detectives to uncover the truth at the library.

For the Love of Plants - Hiawatha Public Library Plant Club for Teens

4-5 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a supportive atmosphere for teens to learn and grow their plant knowledge.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

10-11 a.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library — Free entry — Experience a 12-week journey into the gentle art of Tai Chi, building skills week by week.

Composting for Beginners

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Discover the essentials of composting and how to get started at home.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

5-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in exciting Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a friendly adult setting.

Paws to Read

6:30-7 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — A tale-wagging good time for all featuring reading with furry friends.

Guys and Dolls Musical

7:30 PM - 11:59 PM — Theatre Cedar Rapids — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an award-winning musical comedy about love and luck in the bustling streets of Broadway.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens

6-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your imagination in a collaborative adventure with friends at the library.

Jo Koy's Stand-Up Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Jo Koy as he shares relatable tales from his colorful family.

Youth Advisory Board Meeting

5-6 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Share your ideas and help shape the library's future.